Scam Awareness

This week Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in assisting the Illinois State Police with a homicide investigation. On September 9th, 2024, the Illinois State Police responded to a call in Normal, Illinois, where a body was discovered. The following day, the victim was identified as 34-year-old Dion Macklin from Springfield.  If you know or may have heard anything about his death, investigators need to know. 

Photos or additional information related to this case will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us if it becomes available. 

If you can identify a suspect, suspects or any vehicle involved, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 mobile app. If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $5000.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name

The holidays are here, and unfortunately, so is an increase in property crimes. Crime Stoppers wants to help you protect your gifts, your home, and your peace of mind with some quick tips.  If you are ordering gifts online, be sure to track your packages, have it shipped to an alternate address or utilize a package lockbox.  While you are out shopping keep valuables out of sight and secure them in the trunk of your car.  When you arrive home make sure to remove all valuable items from your vehicle and secure them inside your home.  If you are traveling for the holidays, contact your local police department to ask about a vacation check on your home.  While you are away don’t let mail pile up, place a hold on your mail until you return.  Crime Stoppers hopes you have safe and enjoyable holiday season. If you have any information regarding any crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 app.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify a suspect in reference to a burglary and theft that occurred on two different occasion’s on October 22^nd and November 4^th at Abelardos Mexican Restaurant located at 1610 W Jefferson, in Springfield.  Both times a male suspect is seen arriving in a white sedan in the early morning hours.  The male suspect, using bolt cutters, breaks into a detached freezer stealing over a thousand dollars’ worth of meat.  Photos of the individual(s) can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 app. If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify a suspicious individual(s) who were attempting to break into houses during the week of October 22^nd in the 2300 block of Ramsey, in Springfield.  A male suspect or possibly two different males were seen on different occasions trying to enter a residence. On one occasion there was a male wearing a white sweat shirt and black pants and during another attempt there was a male wearing a red long-sleeved shirt or possibly sweatshirt and shorts.  Photos of the individual(s) can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 app. If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual reference a theft that occurred on October 3^rd around 10pm at Hy-Vee Gas Station located at 1025 Outer Park, in Springfield.  A male suspect entered the gas station just before 10pm wearing a red Hy-Vee shirt over the top of a grey hoodie as well as a mask covering his face.  The suspect walked behind the counter and took over $1,000 in cash from a safe.  Photos of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 app. If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual reference a theft. On September 30th police were called to Miracle Temple Church, 1201 Pope St, in reference to a theft of landscaping.  Security video showed around 420 am on September 29^th a black female wearing a blue jacket and black pants rode up to the church on a white bicycle.  The black female proceeded to pull out landscape lighting and wiring before riding off. The total amount of stolen items is worth several hundred dollars.  Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 app. If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a shooting that occurred in the 1100 block of West Jefferson in Springfield around 9 pm on October 8^th, 2024.  Officers responded to the area for a report of shots fired.  During the incident two victims had been shot and were seriously injured.  Crimestoppers needs your help in solving this case.  If photos become available, they will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify a suspect, suspects or any vehicle involved, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app.   If your tip leads to an arrest you could receive a cash reward of up to $2500. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information not your name.

This week, Crime Stoppers is highlighting its upcoming fundraising events. Every Sunday at 7pm, the QUEEN OF HEARTS drawing takes place at Weebles Bar and Grill, with the current pot exceeding $7,500. Additionally, on October 21st, Crime Stoppers presents Rhythm and Brews at Hand of Fate Brewing in Petersburg, featuring Whirled Peas.  Doors open at 5pm and tickets are just $20, which includes complimentary food, drink, and souvenir. As always, individuals with information regarding any crime are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, on this website or the P3 app.   If your tip leads to an arrest you could receive a cash reward of up to $2500.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual reference counterfeit money. On September 10^th Officers responded to Nancy’s Pizza, 2301 W Monroe, in reference to an individual using a fake $50 bill.  The suspect was described as a black male wearing a grey shirt, black pants and a dew rag.  The suspect placed an order and used counterfeit money to pay.  It was discovered at that time by officers that the suspect had done the exact same thing to 3 other business in that location within the same time frame. Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 app. If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Rochester Police Department to identify an individual reference stolen credit cards.  On August 22^nd and then again on September 5^th several vehicles were broken into at Rochester Community Park where purses and wallets were taken.  Then in the early evening on Sept. 5^th , a white male wearing black sweat pants and a t-shirt attempted to use two of the stolen credit cards at Best Buy (3193 S Veterans Parkway).  Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 app. If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.